It is no longer sufficient for public and not-for-profit organizations to claim that they are successful and effective. They must now demonstrate with hard evidence that they have achieved their stated mission and goals. They must become evidence-based both in terms of the policies that they pursue and the practices that they use to realize those policies. Without the ability empirically to demonstrate their efficiency and effectiveness, governmental agencies confront the threat of privatization and not-for-profit organizations the loss of funding.

Many obstacles stand in the way of making a successful transition to EBPP, from inappropriate organizational cultures to lack of resources to the persistence of traditional modes of doing business. The Carey Group focuses on providing practical direction and solutions for overcoming these obstacles and barriers. TCG Partners and Associates provide services, consultation, and training in:

• Understanding the basic principles of EBPP
• Assessing an organization’s readiness to move toward EBPP
• Developing a strategic EBPP plan in conjunction with internal and external stakeholders
• Defining an implementation plan and timetable for EBPP
• Coaching managers and supervisors in EBPP leadership skills
• Maintaining EBPP quality, fidelity and integrity
• Evaluating EBPP processes and outcomes